re: All Regionals the Same

Hi, Jeff. Don't let Josh get to you, dude. He is a bit of an a-hole.

What the other posters mentioned (including Jeff) is correct, however. LSU always opts to play the early game, primarily because it gives them more rest between games 1 and 2. They've been doing this for as long as I can remember; Skip always did this. The weather factor is notable, too. If there's a weather delay, you really don't want to be in that late game.

As for attendance, the stadium will be full Friday afternoon for game 1. Most folks mark their calendars early on the assumption that LSU will be hosting the regionl and that they will play the early game. You do what you have to do to get there. We have a full tailgate set up. It's a challenge work-wise (I will be taking a conference call in my vehicle in the parking lot about an hour prior to the game). I actually went straight from being released from the hospital to the Box for the '95 Regional!

The actual versus paid attendance will be much higher for the Baylor - Minn game at night. The LSU - Southern game attendance may be slightly lower (less SROs) by having it Friday afternoon, but it will still be packed.